Rebeca Brau Martinez, LMFT
As a Mexican, immigrant, and a woman, I understand how challenging it can be to live authentically in a world filled with conflicting messages about who we are and where we belong. Disconnection, hopelessness, and oppression are binding spells cast by a system that benefits when we doubt or diminish ourselves. But I believe it is our birthright to live fully, rooted in our own truths and heritage. The more we reclaim this authenticity, the more resilient and connected we feel, ready to face life’s challenges on our own terms. Therapy can be the space where you return home – to yourself.
Coming home to ourselves is feeling welcomed, seen, loved. I approach therapy through the Hispanic tradition of charla or plática—an open-hearted, conversational style that allows space for desahogo (unburdening) and growth. Together, we can address “sustos” (soul loss), reconnect with your true self, and rewrite your stories from a space of liberation.
To me, therapy is a sacred space of connection. My role as a therapist includes challenging oppressive societal structures that stigmatize difference, while fostering resilience, self-acceptance, and connection. My therapeutic approach is socioculturally sensitive, collaborative, relational, and spiritual—infused with the ancestral wisdom of my Mexican heritage and grounded in non-denominational spirituality.
La terapia en español facilita un trabajo más auténtico y matizado, especialmente cuando exploramos historias familiares, experiencias culturales, migración, identidad, vínculos y procesos de sanación. Mi enfoque es colaborativo y sistémico, y busca crear un espacio seguro donde puedas sentirte comprendida/o/e en tu idioma, en tu contexto y en tu manera única de habitar tus relaciones y tu historia.
Si deseas iniciar un proceso terapéutico en español, será un gusto acompañarte.
The Brave Circle
In times that ask a lot of our nervous systems and our hearts, Brave Circle offers a gentle place to pause, breathe, and reconnect. This support group is a warm and inclusive space for Latine individuals to gather in community, tend to emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and remember we are not meant to navigate these moments alone. Through guided conversation, reflection, and shared wisdom, we’ll explore how culture, identity, and relationships shape our mental health, and how we can cultivate balance, resilience, and meaning together. Hosted by the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute, Brave Circle reflects PSI’s commitment to being an effective ally and showing up with care, dignity, and hope for our communities.
En momentos que pesan en nuestro cuerpo y en el corazón, Brave Circle ofrece un espacio para bajar el ritmo, respirar y reconectar. Este grupo de apoyo ofrece comunidad para Latines que buscan cuidar su bienestar emocional y espiritual en buena compañía. A través de pláticas, reflexiones y saberes compartidos, exploramos cómo la cultura, la identidad y los vínculos influyen en nuestra salud mental, y cómo podemos cultivar equilibrio, resiliencia y sentido juntas/os/es. El Brave Circle, ofrecido por el Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute, encarna el compromiso de ser un aliado efectivo, ofreciendo cuidado, respeto y esperanza para nuestras comunidades.